Work on the Central Parking Deck in the city was scheduled to begin this week, according to officials from the Downtown Development Authority (DDA). The major renovation will include significant concrete repairs, column repairs, drainage repairs and sealant upgrades, officials said, and approximately half of the parking spots will be unavailable during construction. In an effort to ease the inconvenience, additional public parking has been secured at the Christian Science Church located at 1100 W. Ann Arbor Trail, officials said. Time limits will not be enforced at the church although enforcement of all other time limits in the Central Parking Deck and other areas of downtown will be enforced during the project.
The work will be completed in three phases, with work shifting to different areas of the deck during each phase. At times, alternate entrances and exits may be utilized to the lower level of the deck, noted DDA director Sam Plymale. He suggested drivers follow signage and use caution in and around the work zone. He said the project is expected to take approximately seven weeks to complete, depending on weather conditions and supply of materials. A majority of the work is expected to be complete by July 4, he said.
Access to the western stairwell near the medical center is expected to be available through the entirety of the project, Plymale added.
“Although it will be a messy inconvenience over the next several weeks, this maintenance is essential for the safety of our visitors and to optimize the longevity of the parking deck,” Plymale said.
The Plymouth DDA will provide updates on the project as they become available, he added. For information, visit the DDA Facebook page and www.downtownplymouth.org for updates. Questions or concerns should be directed to dda@plymouth mi.gov.
